Ocala man, 36, arrested in home invasion robbery

Published: Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 6:35 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 6:35 p.m.

Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 36-year-old Ocala man Wednesday in connection with a June 12 home invasion robbery.

The victim -- an 85-year-old woman -- identified the masked robber through his voice as Daniel Silva, an acquaintance whom she had previously loaned money, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Silva is accused of barging into her home on Southwest 79th Circle and taking her purse, which contained credit cards, cash and her driver's license, along with two cellphones.

The robber was wearing a stocking mask with eye holes but was not armed.

Detectives from MCSO’s Tactical Investigations Unit interviewed the Silva the next day. He denied being at the victim’s home, saying he was home at the time. Investigators determined Silva was not at home, according to the Sheriff's Office.

They also learned that Silva and his wife had borrowed about $3,000 from the woman, who told them she wouldn't be giving them any more.

Silva was arrested Wednesday and released early Thursday morning on $10,000 bail, Marion County Jail records show.

<p>Sheriff's detectives arrested a 36-year-old Ocala man Wednesday in connection with a June 12 home invasion robbery.</p><p>The victim -- an 85-year-old woman -- identified the masked robber through his voice as Daniel Silva, an acquaintance whom she had previously loaned money, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Silva is accused of barging into her home on Southwest 79th Circle and taking her purse, which contained credit cards, cash and her driver's license, along with two cellphones.</p><p>The robber was wearing a stocking mask with eye holes but was not armed.</p><p>Detectives from MCSO's Tactical Investigations Unit interviewed the Silva the next day. He denied being at the victim's home, saying he was home at the time. Investigators determined Silva was not at home, according to the Sheriff's Office.</p><p>They also learned that Silva and his wife had borrowed about $3,000 from the woman, who told them she wouldn't be giving them any more.</p><p>Silva was arrested Wednesday and released early Thursday morning on $10,000 bail, Marion County Jail records show.</p><p><i>- Austin L. Miller</i></p>